Pandemic utility bills coming due in Northland; shutoffs could start this month Many households that have fallen behind on gas, water and electric bills face the looming prospect of discontinued service. Written By: Peter Passi | × A gauge shows how much gas is being pushed through the regulator station at the corner of Riveness and Morris Thomas roads in Hermantown on Feb. 24, 2021. (Tyler Schank / tschank@duluthnews.com) Tasked with the duty of informing customers that their water and gas service soon could be cut unless they pay off overdue utility bills, Courtney Gallo doesn't exactly relish her job as a paralegal for Comfort Systems these days.